Cost of living comparison
China is 9.5% more expensive than Marshall Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 72.0% less in China
- Groceries
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pay 68.3% less in China
- Transportation
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pay 34.7% less in China
- Housing
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pay 74.0% less in China
- Childcare
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pay 4.1 times more in China
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 22.2% less in China
- Clothing
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pay 27.6% more in China
The cost of childcare and clothing in China are more expensive than in Marshall Islands. Expenses including housing, restaurants, groceries, transportation, and entertainment and sports are lower in China. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in China.
If you lived in China instead of Marshall Islands, you would:
pay 72.0% less for restaurants
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Marshall Islands
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China
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.00
|
$2.85
CN¥20.69
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.00
|
$5.07
CN¥36.72
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.83
|
$0.49
CN¥3.55
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$0.30
CN¥2.18
|
|
pay 68.3% less for groceries
|
Marshall Islands
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China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.40
|
$1.59
CN¥11.54
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$14.57
|
$5.85
CN¥42.41
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.52
|
$6.86
CN¥49.73
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.04
|
$1.60
CN¥11.57
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.99
|
$1.54
CN¥11.17
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.99
|
$0.76
CN¥5.53
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$3.29
|
$0.57
CN¥4.15
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.95
|
$0.65
CN¥4.74
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$5.79
|
$0.52
CN¥3.80
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.39
|
$0.32
CN¥2.33
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.49
|
$0.40
CN¥2.90
|
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pay 34.7% less for transportation
|
Marshall Islands
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.81
|
$4.44
CN¥32.22
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$22.47
CN¥162.89
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$18,500.00
|
$19,071.53
CN¥138,254.31
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.50
|
$3.97
CN¥28.81
|
|
pay 74.0% less for housing
|
Marshall Islands
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$76.67
|
$11.70
CN¥84.78
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$766.67
|
$328.33
CN¥2,380.15
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$833.33
|
$205.78
CN¥1,491.75
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$191.13
|
$40.46
CN¥293.29
|
|
pay 4.1 times more for childcare
|
Marshall Islands
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$150.00
|
$459.70
CN¥3,332.47
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$3,570.00
|
$18,318.08
CN¥132,792.34
|
|
pay 22.2% less for entertainment and sports
|
Marshall Islands
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.00
|
$1.09
CN¥7.91
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.75
|
$3.07
CN¥22.24
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$3.23
CN¥23.44
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$33.33
|
$41.41
CN¥300.18
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$5.93
CN¥42.95
|
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pay 27.6% more for clothing
|
Marshall Islands
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China
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$57.50
|
$48.23
CN¥349.60
|
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.00
|
$31.67
CN¥229.59
|
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$35.00
|
$72.53
CN¥525.76
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$54.00
|
$75.53
CN¥547.57
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